Above: Dave Swetz of Butler Armsden Architects in San Francisco chose Browning’s Langeais Drapery Hardware, which he calls “beautifully detailed and hard-lined contemporary hardware in a world of circles, rings, and rods.” It’s shown here in oil-rubbed bronze.

Above: In her own home, Nancy Madynski of San Francisco’s Jeff King & Co. chose the recessed-mount Ripplefold system from Kirsch, “for a very clean, no-hardware look.” It’s also SF architect Neal Schwartz‘s go-to brand for curtain tracks.

Above: For an industrial look with a perfect fit, we like Bow Return Curtain Rods from Campbell Ironworks in New York State, handmade to order.